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Census Bureau: 4% of people in Catron County identified as multiracial in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Of the 3,581 citizens living in Catron County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Catron County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 91.3% or 3,268 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Catron County is 8.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 12.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Catron County.

2021 Percentage Distribution of Racial Groups in Catron County
White [91.3%]Ethnicities < 5% [8.7%]

Racial Makeup of Citizens in Catron County
Estimated Total
White3,268
Multiracial144
Some Other Race93
American Indian or Alaska Native63
African American13
Source: US Census Bureau

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